How does Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 treat stridhan and property a Hindu woman…
The Explanation to Section 14(1) expressly includes property held as stridhan immediately before the Act commenced and property acquired in lieu of maintenance. In V.…
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How does Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 treat stridhan and property a Hindu woman receives and possesses in recognition of her existing maintenance right?
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The Explanation to Section 14(1) expressly includes property held as stridhan immediately before the Act commenced and property acquired in lieu of maintenance. In V. Tulasamma v V. Sesha Reddi, property received and possessed in recognition of a pre-existing maintenance right fell under Section 14(1), even though the compromise described the interest as limited.
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Option A
Section 14(1) also applies to property held in recognition of an existing maintenance right.
Option B
The Explanation to Section 14(1) includes property held as stridhan immediately before the Act commenced.
Option C
The Explanation recognises property held as stridhan and property received in lieu of maintenance. An existing maintenance right brings this acquisition within Section 14(1).
Option D
Section 14(1) makes the woman full owner in the circumstances stated.
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